I do not know how to interpret that , as I know nothing about Windows Servers (or a lot of other stuff, for that mattter!).

Can anybody explain the pros and cons of using that Amazon Offer?

Or even how to do it?

Thanks.

Re: Amazon Web Services for Free and Poker Mavens

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:11 pm

by Kent Briggs

social wrote:I do not know how to interpret that

My guess (and it's only a guess) is that the SQL Server option (which you wouldn't need anyway) is what disqualifies it from the free tier. Do they list other Windows Server options without that?

Re: Amazon Web Services for Free and Poker Mavens

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:32 pm

by social

Kent Briggs wrote:

social wrote:I do not know how to interpret that

My guess (and it's only a guess) is that the SQL Server option (which you wouldn't need anyway) is what disqualifies it from the free tier. Do they list other Windows Server options without that?

No, they are vague about Windows Server options on the page which I linked to...I find the whole thing vague.

If there are any other members who have successfully used Amazon WBS for Poker Mavens, then I would be glad to pay a consulting fee for assistance in setting it up.

Re: Amazon Web Services for Free and Poker Mavens

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 4:32 pm

by harrythree

@social I just set up an EC2 instance using AWS. I used the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Base AMI (Amazon Machine Image). It's listed as "Free tier eligible" and is towards the bottom as you scroll down when creating an instance. I wasn't charged anything for this instance also...

If you have problems setting up the instance this video seems like it could be helpful